Fediaf publishes 2025 report

Fediaf, the voice of the European pet food industry, unveiled its Facts & Figures 2025 report at the Fediaf Annual Congress 2025, held in Madrid under the theme “Promoting Trust and Transparency in the Pet Food Sector”. The Congress brought together leading voices from across the industry, regulatory bodies, and the scientific community to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of pet food, particularly highlighting the need for science-driven, transparent communication that fosters trust in consumers.

The newly released report presents a comprehensive overview of the European pet population and pet food market, based on the latest available data from 2023. With contributions from 15 national associations and analysis conducted by Soulor Consulting, the report covers 41 European countries, including all EU and EEA members and most Council of Europe states.

Key Insights include the fact that there are 282 mio pets (excluding aquaria) in European households, 139 mio households own at least one pet and that the pet food market is valued at 29.3 bn euros, with 9 per cent annual growth. According to the report more than 400 companies and 500 production facilities across Europe operate in the pet industry. The data reflects ongoing growth in pet ownership and a dynamic market driven by innovation, quality, and consumer trust.

Rosa Carbonell, President of Fediaf, stated: “The latest figures confirm that pet ownership continues to thrive across Europe, with almost 50 per cent of households sharing their lives with at least one dog or cat. At the same time, the pet food sector is evolving rapidly to meet the growing demand for high-quality, innovative, and tailored nutrition.”

The Facts & Figures report is now available for download at: www.europeanpetfood.org.